Mildred Marie Kennedy
April 7, 1922 ~ December 16, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with both Pastor Mark Dooley and Daniel Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Mildred Marie Kennedy, 90, of Leonardtown, MD. Formerly of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on December 16, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on April 7, 1922 she was the daughter of late Louie and Vesta Baker Vineyard of Oklahoma. Mildred is survived by her children; Dennis Kennedy of California, Lucille Bok (Bill), Dale Kennedy (Dianna), Vicki Workman (John) all of MI., Karan DeKraker of IL, David Kennedy of MD, Sue Kennedy of NV, and Dick Kennedy (Char) of IN., 19 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by baby James and good friend Charles Mattingley. Mrs. Kennedy moved from Michigan to St. Mary’s County in 1990 and worked as a homemaker. Mildred was a Member on the Counsel of Aging, Red Hat Society, Vibes Singing group, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and Cedar Lane Activity Department. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel Leonardtown, MD with Pastor Mark Dooley and Pastor Daniel Moore officiating . Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Alain Kennedy, Keith Kennedy, C.W. Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy, Andrew Kennedy and David Kennedy. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Ms. Kennedy was like a Mother to me since I had lost mine so many years ago. She was my guardian angel and I suppose God needed her to be one in heaven to protect everyone. She was always so gentle hearted willing to listen and offer a shoulder for tears. I will miss her everyday until we meet again. “
“I loved my Grandma and have many wonderful memories. No one could make biscuits with chocolate gravy like our Grandmother. We will miss you and look forward to a wonderful reunion in Heaven some day. God Bless you! “
“My grandma Kennedy was a kind and gentle woman, with a big smile and a quick laugh, who loved her many children and grandchildren. She lived an active and full life, and was a blessing to all those who knew her, right up until her passing. May God bless her and comfort all those who will miss her.”
“I see countless Christmas trees around the world below. With tiny lights, like Heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tears. For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear. But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring.For it is beyond description, to hear the angles sing. I know how much you miss me, I see the pain in your heart. But I am not so far away, We really aren’t apart. So be happy for me, dear ones, You know I hold you dear. And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I sent you each a special gift from my heavenly home above. I sent you each a memory of my undying love. After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold. It was always most important in the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do. For I can’t count the blessing or love he has for each of you. So have a Merry Christmas and Wipe away that tear. Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.”
“My grandma was an amazing woman. I always loved calling and talking to her. She would say things like “grandma is so proud of you” and she was always thrilled to hear about my news. I have great memories of birthday parties spent together, and she was truly someone who could bring people together. Grandma loved to party, and her arrival was reason enough to celebrate. “